Action for Nature
Members of the LNP deliver a number of projects and activities that support nature recovery. Here’s a selection of current activities - click on the buttons below to find out more.
Gwent Green Grid - Nature Networks
Gwent Wildlife Trust
Torfaen County Borough Council
As well as their role in Local Places for Nature and Nature Networks, the local authority carries out a number of functions in relation to protecting and enhancing nature.
Planning applications
Designating and managing protected sites - LNRs, Sincs etc
s6 duties
Climate and Nature Emergency Action Plan
Protected sites
Blaenau Gwent and Torfaen have a number of SSSIs, LNRs and SINCs that provide a haven for many different species. Click on the link below to find out about them.
Blaen Bran Community Woodland
Protected species
Climate and Nature Awards
The LNP has developed the Climate and Nature Awards to celebrate individuals, schools, third sector and businesses that are taking action to support nature recovery and tackle climate change across Blaenau Gwent and Torfaen. Closing date for the 2026 awards is September 30th 2026. More information can be found here and you can apply here